Overcrowding at Bedford Hospital increases risk of superbug outbreak
Local Liberal Democrats have warned that crowding in Bedford Hospital is increasing the risk of an outbreak of superbug infections.
23 Oct 2007
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Stewartby Air Quality Scandal: Lib Dems Demand Immediate Action
As news emerges that Stewartby is on the brink of being chosen as the County Council's preferred location for a new waste incinerator, the shameful scandal of poor air quality in the village continues.
21 Oct 2007
Council Committee Gets Same Treatment as Residents as Mayor Confirms Garages Demolition
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have attacked the Mayor's decision to ignore the recommendation of the Council's Scrutiny Committee and confirm the decision to demolish the garages on Bradgate Road, Bedford without investigating other options.
19 Oct 2007
MRSA at Bedford Hospital Still Too High
The Bedford Hospital Trust's Annual Healthcheck 2006/07 from the Healthcare Commission has shown that it has under-achieved in its target for year on year reductions in MRSA levels.
19 Oct 2007
Lib Dem Success on Carrier Bags
A Liberal Democrat proposal to tackle the environmental cost of throw away shopping bags has received overwhelming support at a Bedford Borough Council meeting. The successful motion could lead to a ban, a levy or a deposit scheme for throw away shopping bags in the borough.
19 Oct 2007
Cardington Developer Must Meet its Responsibility over Shed Maintenance say Lib Dems
Bedford Borough Council Planning Committee this week approved an application for a 425 home development behind Cardington airship sheds, and Liberal Democrats have responded by warning that the owners must meet their responsibility to maintain the grade 2 listed Number One Shed.
18 Oct 2007